CarCloak: Taking My Tesla Fully Offline (Part 1)
CarCloak is a hardware privacy mod for Tesla that cuts internet connectivity with a button press, without killing Bluetooth or audio. Part 1: research, design, dead-ends.
Category Mechanical
All mechanical work including working on engines
Re-jet Evinrude 115hp carburetors (1978 2-stroke 115893c engine)
Step-by-step guide to re-jetting the carburetors on a 1978 Evinrude 115hp 2-stroke outboard engine. Covers jet removal, sizing, and reinstallation.
Evinrude 115hp impeller replacement (1978 engine, 115893c)
Complete guide to replacing the water pump impeller on a 1978 Evinrude 115hp outboard. Covers lower unit removal, impeller swap, and reassembly.
Car side mirror replacement
Replacing a broken car side mirror for a fraction of dealer price. Sourced aftermarket, removed the old unit, and installed the replacement in under an hour.
Fix motorbike blinker cluster
Fixing a broken motorbike blinker cluster with basic tools and spare parts. A simple repair that saved the cost of a replacement unit from the dealer.
Replacing boat trailer hubs
Replacing the hubs on my boat trailer before a long coastal trip. Covers hub removal, bearing inspection, repacking, and reassembly with new seals.
Installing marine audio deck in to boat
Replacing a failed marine audio deck in my boat. Second Kenwood to die in two years, so I went with a different brand and waterproofed the install.
Power Generator – Part 2
Part 2 of the DIY power generator build. Converting a petrol engine to produce 12V DC and 240V AC output. Frame fabrication, alternator mounting, and wiring.
Power generator – Part 1
Part 1 of building a DIY power generator from a salvaged petrol engine. Concept, parts sourcing, and planning for 12V DC and 240V AC output.
My first Car PC, from 1999!
Blast from the past - my first car PC build from 1999. Custom-built an in-dash computer before it was cool. Photos of the original install.